My word for the year that will define my experiences in the year 2023 is … TRUST.

I intend to TRUST myself, to TRUST my intuition, to TRUST my feelings.

I want the word to be spelled in all caps to emphasize how critical I believe that particular action is for my survival. I’m not being melodramatic by saying it’s critical for my survival. I’ve dissociated too many times and lost myself too many times not to understand how trusting myself is key to living my life authentically and fully in the present.

I will aspire to believe in myself, that I am capable of great things, and to not fall into depths of self doubt or criticism if I should fail along the way.

from marcandangel:

“It’s not too late.

You aren’t behind.

You’re exactly where you need to be.

Every step is necessary.

Don’t judge or berate yourself for how long your journey is taking.

We all need our own time to travel our own distance.

Give yourself credit. And be thankful you made it this far.”